Amish Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Icing

posted by Lori Lange

Once in a while my boys deserve a special little treat for breakfast. Usually it’s pancakes or waffles, or more often than not some kind of muffin. This day, I chose Amish Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Icing. Perfect for downing with a mug of milk before a morning hike.

I started these the night before, refrigerated them cut and in the pan, and took them out for the 2nd rise the morning of baking.

After prepping the dough via a small amount of mixing, it’s rolled out rectangle-style and spread with melted butter.

Then it’s sprinkled with cinnamon & sugar. No nuts or raisins are crowding their way into this cinnamon roll.

It’s rolled up tightly.

Ends are sealed.

1-inch slices are gently cut.

Slices are placed into a greased 9-inch square pan. This is the part where you can decide if you’d like to refrigerate them overnight or let them rise now and bake.

Cinnamon rolls aren’t truly cinnamon rolls without a good dose of icing. This is a caramelly flavored icing… the best kind.

Ready for consumption (and a long hike)!

Our family has a special Thanksgiving morning tradition that I’ll share with you. After our special breakfast, we take a hike. And on that hike, we go through the alphabet and we each share things we are thankful for. Dad says, “I’ve got A. I’m thankful for A____ because _______. Mom says, “I’ve got B. I’m thankful for B____ because _________. etc… It’s really quite a nice way to start the day.

You MayAlso Like

44 Responses to “Amish Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Icing”

postedNov 25, 2008 1:41 PM

Lore

What a lovely tradition! The pumpkin gives such a nice colour to the rolls

postedNov 25, 2008 1:56 PM

Kara

Two fabulous things about this post – a. I’ve always wanted to make homemade cinnamon rolls but never figured out how to give them enough time for the 2 rises needed but this answered all of my questions! (refrigerate them before the 2nd rise!) and b. I LOVE your Thanksgiving tradition; way to go teaching your family to remember the real reason for the holiday. And Happy Thanksgiving!

postedNov 25, 2008 2:15 PM

Cathy

I loves the smell of yeast dough and the addition of pumpkin is perfect. I can imagine the aroma of the rolls baking. Heaven.

postedNov 25, 2008 2:45 PM

Ruthie

What a nice tradition!

postedNov 25, 2008 3:05 PM

jesse

Oooo YUM, pumpkin cinnarolls… and how true that cinnamon rolls are never really cinnamon rolls until they’re drizzled with icing!

postedNov 25, 2008 3:46 PM

Patsyk

What a nice tradition! And, those rolls will give you the burst of energy to get moving on that hike!

Happy Thanksgiving!

postedNov 25, 2008 4:04 PM

Medena

Wow! Love the color! Tradition means it’s a great recipe, and makes for a great Thanksgiving; rolls look so good! Happy Thanksgiving!

postedNov 25, 2008 4:08 PM

Manggy

Aww! That is one awesome tradition. I hope they share it with their kids one day 🙂 I wonder what you guys say when you get to Q, X or Z… Hee hee 🙂I baked a bit of bread today too, and it was wonderful! I think this really should be next on my list! 🙂

postedNov 25, 2008 4:51 PM

Culinarywannabe

I’m always on the lookout for breakfast items you can make the night before. My stomach doesn’t have the patience for it the next morning. Have a happy Thanksgiving!

postedNov 25, 2008 4:54 PM

Sara

These look so great, you have the best pumpkin recipes!

postedNov 25, 2008 5:26 PM

Happy cook

Wow they just look so yummy delicious.I love these rolls, would love to have few of them, pity i am not living next door to you

mmm. that looks so good! i’ve never made cinnamon rolls. i keep wanting to. the husband loves them.

postedNov 25, 2008 10:50 PM

Snooky doodle

wow this look so dangerously delicious 🙂 wish to try these

postedNov 26, 2008 1:18 AM

Adam

Your rolls came out beautiful. They look perfect, and I agree with the icing thing, that one pic is killer. Have a good holiday!

And Dr. Dynamite, that was great. Thanks for your support 🙂

postedNov 26, 2008 2:21 AM

Katrina

Cool hiking tradition with thankfulness. The rolls look so good. Love that they are so healthy with the pumpkin in them. 😉 Printing this one.

postedNov 26, 2008 2:52 AM

noble pig

Those rolls are high on the yum factor and I love the hike idea…very nice indeed!

postedNov 26, 2008 5:32 AM

tofufreak

those look so deliciously amazing!!! perfect for fall 😀

postedNov 26, 2008 5:51 AM

LaDue &amp; Crew

I love everything Amish! Yum-O to these!

postedNov 26, 2008 9:03 AM

Clumbsy Cookie

I bet your boys were thriled with this breakfast treat!

postedNov 26, 2008 9:42 AM

Grace

i absolutely respect and enjoy the amish–they’re the source of some of my favorite recipes. this one looks like a winner. 🙂great tradition, by the way. maybe i’ll try to get it started with my crew. 🙂

postedNov 26, 2008 11:50 AM

HoneyB

These look so delicious!

postedNov 26, 2008 12:41 PM

VeggieGirl

Man oh MAN, what a breakfast treat. SENSATIONAL!!

Wishing you a fantastic Thanksgiving, RecipeGirl!!

postedNov 26, 2008 3:14 PM

Michelle

Yummy! I may not bake these this year but some time in the future…I LOVE you family tradition…this is what makes for memories …and happy kids!!!!Michelle B (Coral Springs, FL)

postedNov 26, 2008 5:57 PM

Bellini Valli

When there is pumpkin involved I will be there for sure:D

postedNov 26, 2008 6:07 PM

Nina Timm

Wow, what a way to spoil your children. These traditions give our children roots and they will always return to their homes, doesn’t matter where life takes them!!!snu

postedNov 26, 2008 6:09 PM

alexandra's kitchen

RecipeGirl, I’ve totally been craving cinnamon rolls recently. Pumpkin flavored is even more appropriate this time of year, however. These look unbelievably delicious. I love that you can do the bulk of the work the night before, too.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

postedNov 26, 2008 10:16 PM

Dawn

I bet those smell amazing while cooking!Great tradition you have going.Happy Thanksgiving to you!

postedNov 26, 2008 10:24 PM

PaniniKathy

Oh wow, these look so incredibly delicious! I really want to make some for my husband. What am I saying, I want them for me too!

postedNov 27, 2008 3:35 AM

Bunny

These look so good! I have a recipe similar to this that I haven’t tried them yet. But I’m going to! Happy Thanksgiving!!

postedNov 27, 2008 4:28 AM

Sandy

oh yes, gotta love those yummy rolls. perfect!happy tg!

postedNov 28, 2008 2:13 PM

Mommy's Kitchen

Awesome tradition and Awesome Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls. I know the pumpkin baking season is about coming to its end, but i need to make these Lori. They look so good. I love Amish Recipes. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

postedDec 4, 2008 8:47 PM

Amanda

I made these on Thanksgiving morning and they were polished off before I even got to try them! LOL Thank you for the recipe, I posted it on my blog and linked back to you 🙂